Genesis (2018)

In a post-apocalyptic society, living underground as protection from pollution, the main concern is getting enough food and finding other survivors. A pollution-resistant android with A.I. is developed to help obtain this.

Directors:

Freddie Hutton-Mills, Bart Ruspoli

Writers:

Freddie Hutton-Mills, Bart Ruspoli

Stars:

Olivia Grant, Chiké Okonkwo, Amrita Acharia

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Olivia Grant	...	Dr. Eve Gabriel
Chiké Okonkwo	...	Abel
Amrita Acharia	...	Alexa Brooks
Paul Nicholls	...	Lt. Sgt. Shane Frost
Rick Warden	...	Dr. Albert Smith
Ben Shafik	...	Sgt. Derek Cain
Ed Stoppard	...	President James T. Pope
Warren Brown	...	Secretary Jordan Bruce Ainsley
John Hannah	...	Paul Brooks
Wendy Glenn	...	Dr. Samantha MacDonald
Robert Bladen	...	Stephen Bell
Wim Snape	...	Charles James Hughes
Stefano Braschi	...	Vice President Alejandro Jimenez
Liam Ainsworth	...	Archibald Kramer
Samuel Anderson	...	Robert Shorey

Storyline

'Genesis' is the third feature from British writing and directing duo Bart Ruspoli & Freddie Hutton-Mills. The first in a sci-fi trilogy, 'Genesis' explores the nature of free will and what it means to be human, against a post apocalyptic backdrop where the remnants of mankind attempt to create A.I. to save them from extinction. The film stars John Hannah (The Mummy trilogy, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), Olivia Grant (Stardust, Indian Summers), Warren Brown (Strike Back, Luther) and Chike Okonkwo (The Birth of a Nation, Being Mary Jane).

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Plot Keywords:

post apocalypse | hazmat suit | president | survival | robot | 

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Genres:

Sci-Fi

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Did You Know?

Goofs

While Abel is practicing with an rifle simulation the scope used on the rifle had a Trijicon ACOG scope on the rifle backwards.

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Quotes

Paul Brooks: [narrating] Paul Brooks journal day 518. It was once said that those suffering from the incapacity to love are living in hell. I often wonder if Dostoevsky wanted to say more, because what I know of hell isn't simply a place where love doesn't exist. Nor is it a place you go when you die. Hell is here, in this facility. In the body and in the mind.Hell is a battle you know you will one day lose. It's waking up every morning with the very real threat that it could be your last. It's watching ...

User Reviews

Ambitious sci fi needs an ambitious budget......

Genesis looked encouraging on first inspection but sadly, a closer look proved me wrong.

I'm afraid ambitious sci fi, needs an equally ambitious budget. This film in short simply lacks the $$ to meet any possible potential it might have had. That said, the general idea behind this film has been done before and done much much better too. Blade Runner is the obvious point of comparison (granted they are not the same but the general concept is).

Acting wise Genesis does do a good job. There is some decent talent brought on board for this project such as John Hannah. Its a shame the rest of the film could not live up to expectations.

As it stand marginally watchable but by no means special. 5/10 from me.

Details

Official Sites:

Production company site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

July 2018 (UK)

Also Known As:

Genesis

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Genesis Films, Vistaar Religare Film Fund, White Hot Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1